Tactical Strike Sr Proposal Manager

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a senior program manager to lead the negotiation and definitization of the StormBreaker Lot 12 contract and manage timely, compliant responses to Lot 13 RFPs with a 2027 booking horizon.

You will collaborate closely with estimating, drive cross-functional teams across supply chain, contracts, engineering and finance, and oversee multiple active proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 8 years.
• Program execution or related program management experience.
• Experience partnering with Supply Chain and Operations functions.
• Proposal development experience including material, labor, and product estimating.
• Experience with the DoD acquisition environment and related US military programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation and definitization of the StormBreaker Lot 12 contract and manage Lot 13 RFP responses.
• Collaborate with estimating to manage the proposal processing matrix for Tactical Strike proposals.
• Ensure on-time submission of proposals; involve leadership when barriers or risks arise.
• Oversee 10–15 active proposals and 10–15 in negotiation phases, coordinating cross-functional resources.
• Develop strategic approaches for potential multiyear production proposals in line with growth objectives.

Skills

Program management

Proposal management

Supply chain collaboration

Estimating experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

10+ years experience

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-05 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-9030 ~ 9030 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9030

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret. Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

Primary responsibility is to lead the negotiation & definitization of the StormBreaker (SDBII) Lot 12 Contract and lead on-time and compliant response to the Lot 13 Request For Proposal, with an anticipated booking in 2027. Secondary responsibilities will include:

• Involvement in top priority proposals across the Tactical Strike portfolio to ensure cohesive business strategies and tactics for rapid proposal execution.


• Work in close collaboration with estimating to manage the overall proposal processing matrix for all Tactical Strike proposals and will ensure all proposals are submitted on-time, or leadership engagement and involvement is solicited when there are key barriers or risks.


• On average there are 10-15 active proposals in development and an additional 10-15 in the negotiations to contract award phase, each requirement cross-functional resource prioritization and alignment.


• Assess and develop strategic approaches for potential multiyear production proposals, analyzing impacts across the broader portfolio, individual programs, and overall business objectives to ensure alignment with long-term growth and execution strategies.


• Travel required per the demand of the program.

Qualifications We Require:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 8 years experience.


• Program execution or related program management experience.


• Experience partnering with Supply Chain and Operations functions.


• Proposal development experience such as Material Estimating, Product Estimating, Labor Estimating and/or Proposal Management.


• Experience with the DoW acquisition environment and processes, along with USN, USAF and/or other service branches programs (large programs preferred).

The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. government issued security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong background in partnering in matrixed organizations such as finance, contracts, engineering, and the supply chain functions of proposal development, and building teams.


• Experience in developing and executing detailed plans and schedules.


• DoW environment Development experience.


• Strong customer relationship building and partnership.


• Strong understanding of exportability requirements and growth path to Foreign Military Sales.


• Knowledge in strategic planning and ability to analyze and evaluate missions, requirements, technologies, and capabilities.


• Proficiency in developing and presenting Executive Level Strategic Plans, Technology Roadmaps, and Planning to senior management, and responsibility for executing approved plans.

What We Offer:

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to:

• medical


• dental


• vision


• life insurance


• short-term disability


• long-term disability


• 401(k) match


• flexible spending accounts


• flexible work schedules


• employee assistance program


• Employee Scholar Program


• parental leave


• paid time off


• holidays

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Relocation is not available for this role.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.